GRADUATE HANDBOOK
Purdue University Calumet affirms its unique
role in the Calumet area as a land-grant institution in an urban setting.
The University acknowledges and accepts its responsibilities to provide
students with a liberal education, which will prepare them for life or for
the professions; to provide career-oriented curricula which lead to
certificates, associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees; and to provide
programs that meet the professional, cultural and general education needs of
this large urban-industrialized community.
The School of Nursing,
in concert with the University’s mission, is dedicated to planning nursing
education programs responsive to servicing a diverse, culturally rich,
highly industrialized society. Many of the students enrolled at Purdue
University Calumet combine work and study, live at home, and are strongly
career-oriented. The faculty strives to prepare students to become
increasingly competent in their learning and problem-solving skills.
Opportunities are provided to help students identify appropriate personal
and career goals to achieve success and self-growth.
The Purdue University
Calumet School of Nursing offers a graduate program leading to a Master of
Science degree with a major in nursing. Emphasis is on a strong clinically
oriented nursing program that pro-vides opportunity for continuing career
development. An educational environment is created in which theoretical
concepts, research skills, and leadership behavior are synthesized and
applied in advanced nursing practice.
The following material
is intended to provide graduate students in the School of Nursing with an
overview of the graduate program. In addition, this handbook provides
guidelines concerning policies and procedures within the School of Nursing.
For more general information students should also:
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Access the Purdue University Calumet
website at:
http://www.calumet.purdue.edu/ns-index.html
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Access the Purdue University Calumet
School of Nursing website at:
http://www.calumet.purdue.edu/nursing/
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Obtain the Purdue University Graduate
School Bulletin from Graduate School website at:
http://www.gradschool.purdue.edu/faculty/resources/
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Graduate Faculty
Purdue University
Calumet
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Peggy S.
Gerard, PhD, RN
Professor
of Nursing Dean
School of Nursing
X-138A (219)
989-2818
psgerard@calumet.purdue.edu |
Jane Walker, PhD, RN
Associate
Professor of Nursing
Graduate Program
Coordinator
X-138B (219)
989-2815
walkerj@calumet.purdue.edu |
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Cheryl Anema,
PhD, RN
Assistant
Professor of Nursing
X-54 (219)
989-2573
anemac@calumet.purdue.edu
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Charlene
Gyurko, PhD, RN, CNE
Assistant Professor of Nursing
X-52 (219) 989-2831
gyurkoc@calumet.purdue.edu |
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Lisa Hopp,
PhD, RN
Associate
Professor of Nursing
X-143 (219)
989-2823
lhopp@calumet.purdue.edu |
Dolores
Huffman, PhD, RN
Associate
Professor of Nursing
X-144 (219)
989-2826
huffman@calumet.purdue.edu |
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Henry M.
Plawecki, RN, PhD
Professor of
Nursing
X-160 (219)
989-2830
hmplawecki@calumet.purdue.edu
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Leslie
Rittenmeyer, PsyD, RN, CNS Associate Professor of Nursing
X-154 (219)
989-2948
rittenme@calumet.purdue.edu |
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Susan
Weber-Buchholz, PhD, RNC
Assistant
Professor of Nursing
X-10 (219)
989-2833
buchholz@calumet.purdue.edu |
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School Information
Purdue University Calumet School of Nursing
Office
Location
and Telephone Numbers
Location: Gyte Annex, Room
X-138
Telephone number: (219) 989-2815
Toll free telephone number: 1-877-687-8777
Fax number: (219) 989-2848
Mailing Address:
Purdue University Calumet
School of Nursing
2200 169th Street
Hammond, IN 46323-2094
Web Address:
http://www.calumet.purdue.edu/nursing/
Graduate School Offices
Purdue Graduate School
Ernest C. Young Hall 170
302 Wood Street
W. Lafayette, IN 47907-2108
(765) 494-2600
http://www.gradschool.purdue.edu/indexFlash.cfm
Purdue University
Calumet Graduate School
Lawshe Hall, Room 308
(219) 989-2257
http://www.calumet.purdue.edu/gradschool/
Admission Policies and Procedures
Study Options
Full-time study or part-time study is available. Students are admitted based on academic qualifications and Graduate Admission Committee recommendation.
Admission Requirements/Criteria
In order to be considered for admission into the graduate program, applicants
must have::
- Graduation from an accredited baccalaureate program in nursing.
- A minimum undergraduate nursing cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0, on a
4 point scale, or equivalent "B" average.
Note: Applicants not meeting this criterion may be considered for conditional admission status.
- Current registered nurse licensure.
- Evidence of successful completion of an introductory statistics course taken within the last 5 years.
- Evidence of successful completion of a physical assessment course or equivalent.
- International non-native speakers of English must achieve a TOEFL score
of 550 or higher on the paper-based examination or 213 or higher on the
computer-based examination, as indicated in the (TOEFL Concordance Table).
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The documents/items that we will need to process your application include:
- A completed application form
- 3 recommendations using the university's recommendation format
- A statement of purpose for attending graduate school at PUC
- Two transcripts from each university/college attended
- A copy of your RN license
- Your resume
- Criminal background check
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Application Procedures
Submitting your Application
Submit your application on-line using the graduate program
application form. Following is specific information regarding the
process for completing the application form.
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Location of Application
You can locate the link to the application program by going to the
Purdue Calumet homepage (
http://www.calumet.purdue.edu )
and clicking on "Prospective Student." After the page loads, click on
the box located on the lower left side of the page titled "Online
Application for Graduate School Admissions." That link will take you
to the main Graduate School website in W. Lafayette. After the W.
Lafayette web page loads, click on the link titled "Application for
Admission." This link will take you to the Apply Yourself program,
where the application is loaded.
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Select an Enrollment Objective on the Application Form
After accessing the application form, you will be asked to select your
enrollment objective. Your options will be post-baccalaureate,
master's, or one of the post-master's certificate programs.
Post-Baccalaureate
You will select post-baccalaureate if you are not ready to seek formal
admission into the graduate program. This option is useful when there
is not enough time to apply for regular admission, or if you are interested
in taking just a few courses. If you select this option, you will only
need to submit to the School of Nursing proof of your baccalaureate degree
(e.g. a copy of your transcript or diploma). You will not be required
to submit the remaining admission materials including the recommendations,
statement of purpose, resume, license, or official transcripts. A
criminal background check will also not be required at this time.
Master's
You will select this option if you are applying for regular admission
into the program. Admission deadlines are:
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September 15 for Spring admission
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February 15 for Summer or Fall admission
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April 15 for Summer or Fall admission
Post Master's Certificate
You will select this option if you are applying for the Family Nurse
Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or Nursing Education post-master's
certificate program.
Admission deadlines are:
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September 15 for Spring admission
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February 15 for Summer or Fall admission
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April 15 for Summer or Fall admission
Recommendations may be completed directly through the
application system. You will just need the e-mail address of the
people that will give your recommendations, and the system will contact them
to complete the form. As an alternative, you can also print the
recommendation form, give the form to each recommender and ask them to mail
their recommendation form directly to the School of Nursing office.
The mailing address is listed below.
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Submitting a Statement of Purpose through the
Application System
The statement of purpose consists of 300-500 words that address your
purpose for undertaking graduate study, your reasons for choosing Purdue,
career goals and research interests. We suggest that you submit the
statement of purpose directly through the application program. As an
alternative you can mail your statement to the School of Nursing office.
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Completing the Process of Submitting the Application Form
Prior to submitting the application form, you will be asked to pay a
$55.00 application fee. When you are satisfied that the application
form is complete, hit the "submit" button.
Transcripts
Submit two official (original) transcripts
from each university or college you have ever attended, even
if you did not complete a degree at that college. Please ask the
colleges to send your transcripts to the School of Nursing at the address
below. If you attended any campus of Purdue University in the past,
you can check the box on the application that gives us permission to access
your records. If you do this, we can directly request your Purdue
Transcripts.
Resume and License
Submit your curriculum vita or resume and a copy of your
current registered nurse license(s) to the School of Nursing office.
Criminal Background Check
Please follow these instructions to complete your criminal
background check. Note that we cannot accept criminal background
checks from other companies.
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Go to
www.CertifiedBackground.com and click on "Students"
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In the Package Code box, enter package code: CH00
(note, the last 2 digits are zeros)
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Select a method of payment: Visa, MasterCard or
money order.
After you submit your order, the company will send you a
password to view the results of your background check. The results
will be available in approximately 48-72 hours. After your background
check is complete, please call the School of Nursing graduate program
secretary at 219.989.2815 and provide the password and the last four digits
of your social security number. The graduate program secretary will
then use this information to obtain the report. If you have questions,
please call 219.989.2815.
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Dr. Jane Walker, PhD, RN
Graduate Program Coordinator
School of Nursing
Purdue University Calumet
2200 169th Street
Hammond, Indiana 46323-2094
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There are 3 application deadlines throughout the year. Additionally,
those students who clearly meet all admission requirements may be considered for
admission on a case-by-case basis at other times. Note that no action
pertaining to admission can be taken until all admission documents have been
received.
- Summer or Fall admission: February 15 or April 15
- Spring admission: September 15
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Notification of Admission
After your application materials are reviewed by the Graduate Admissions
Committee you will receive a letter informing you of the Committee's decision.
You can consider yourself officially admitted to the Master's program after you
receive a letter of welcome from the Dean of the Graduate School at W.
Lafayette.
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Conditional Admission
If you do not meet one or more of the admission requirements you may be
considered for conditional admission. Conditionally admitted students who
fail to meet the specific conditions of admission may be asked to discontinue
graduate study.
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A maximum of nine semester hours of graduate credit may be used as
transfer credit from another university. To be accepted, courses must
fulfill curriculum requirements and must have been taken at a university that
has national nursing accreditation. A graduate nursing advisor will
evaluate courses from other universities for equivalency and transferability.
Progression Policies
Standards of Work
Success in graduate study requires a serious commitment and performance of high quality. Only grades of A, B, or C are acceptable in fulfilling Graduate School requirements in any plan of study.
However, the School of Nursing Master of Science program requires student to obtain a minimum grade of B in all required courses. Pass/fail grades cannot be used in the plan of study.
As written in the Purdue University Graduate School Bulletin, "Integrity in research is an essential part of Purdue University’s intellectual and social structure, and adherence to its spirit and principles must be maintained. These principles include commitment to truth, objectivity, fairness, honesty, and free
inquiry." (page 11)
Students enrolled in the Master of Science in nursing program must also
adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and conform to the Purdue University
Calumet Student Honor Code. The Purdue University Calumet honor
code can be found at: http://www.calumet.purdue.edu/academics/academic-honor-code.pdf
and it states:
"I understand that academic dishonesty will not be tolerated at Purdue
University Calumet. I am here to learn. Through learning, I will
strive to become a better person and a more valuable contributor to society.
I understand that dishonesty in the classroom, through cheating, plagiarism
or other dishonest acts, defeats this purpose and disgraces the mission and
quality of a Purdue University Calumet education. There fore, I make
the follwing pledge: in accordance with the Honor Code, I will not
engage in dishonesty in my academic activities, and I will not tolerate such
disonesty by other students."
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Grade Requirements
Graduate students must have a final graduation grade point average of a "B"
or better on the approved plan of study in order to receive the Master of
Science (Nursing) degree.
The School of Nursing requires a minimum grade of B in all required nursing
courses.
Students must have completed the equivalent of one year or 1500 hours of
experience as a registered nurse related to their clinical track prior to
enrolling in NUR 511, Concepts and Applications of Health Promotion for Advanced
Nursing Practice.
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Probation/Dismissal
Probation
Graduate students in degree-seeking status who receive a grade of C or below in any required course or whose cumulative graduate program GPA falls below 3.0 (a B average) will be placed on probation, indicating serious academic difficulty. Students on probation must repeat within one calendar year the course in which they received the grade of C or below. STudents will be dismissed from the program if a grade of C or below is received for the repeated class.
Repeating Courses
If a degree-seeking student receives a grade of C or below in a required class, the class must be repeated within one calendar year. A class may be repeated only one time and a grade of B or higher must be achieved. The maximum number of different courses toward the degree that may be repeated is two.
Dismissal from the Program
Degree-seeking students will be dismissed from the graduate program when any of the following occur:
- A student on probation fails to repeat a required nursing course within one calendar year after receiving a grade of C or below.
- A student receives a grade of C or below when repeating a required nursing course.
- A student received a grade of C or below on a third required nursing course.
- A conditionally admitted student fails to meet admission conditions.
- In matters of integrity, clinical judgment, plagiarism, or other situations that compromise the ANA Code of Ethics, the Purdue University Calumet Student Honor Code, and/or the Graduate Student Standards of Work, the graduate faculty of the SON may place a student on probation or recommend dismissal from the program to the Dean of Students.
Students sometimes begin their graduate studies pursuing an identified area
of specialization, but then decide to change to another area of specialization.
When this occurs, students should submit in writing their intent to change to
another area of specialization. Please submit requests to the Graduate
Program Coordinator.
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Withdrawal and Re-entry Procedures
If, following admission, students wish to withdraw from the Master of Science
program they must submit a written request to Dr. Jane Walker, Graduate Program
Coordinator, School of Nursing, Purdue University Calumet, 2200 169th Street,
Hammond, IN 46323.
All previously admitted graduate students who have not registered for
three consecutive semesters must submit a re-entry application. The application
can be found through the on-line application program described above in the
section on "Application Procedures."
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Classification Status
Master's (Degree Seeking) Graduate Students
Degree seeking applicants must submit applications online at:
http://www.gradschool.purdue.edu/admissions/.
Specific requirements for admission can be found in the "Application Procedures"
section of this handbook.
The Admission, Progression and Graduation Subcommittee of the Graduate Committee of the School reviews completed application materials. The School forwards its recommendation to the Dean of Graduate School in West Lafayette for review and final action. Students receive
from the Graduate School official notification of the action taken.
Post Baccalaureate (Non-Degree) Graduate Students
This classification is intended for those who wish to pursue study beyond the baccalaureate degree but do not have specific degree objectives. It is not intended to be a form of probationary admission to a regular degree program. It is possible for those registered in this classification to be considered for admission to the Graduate School as a regular graduate student.
If an individual in this classification is later admitted as a regular graduate student,
not more than twelve hours of credit may be applied to an advanced degree program. No course in which a grade of less than "B" has been received will be permitted on a plan of study if the course is taken while enrolled as a non-degree registrant. Non-degree registrants may be required to secure consent from each of the departments in which they would like to register for courses.
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